Question:

Heavy water is _________. 

Updated On: Jul 12, 2024
  • (A) Monoterium oxide 
  • (B) Polyterium oxide
  • (C) Deuterium oxide 
  • (D) Tritium oxide 
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Explanation:
Heavy water (D2O), also called deuterium oxide. Heavy water is used as a moderator in some reactors because it slows down neutrons effectively and also has a low probability of absorption of neutrons. Hence, the correct option is (C).
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